tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post6009473940817844276..comments2023-09-03T23:51:55.914-07:00Comments on Drive to the Finals Blog: Finals Strategy: Bottom-line PRAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-19521770393423947242014-06-07T12:28:06.076-07:002014-06-07T12:28:06.076-07:00Hmmmm... Fine I'll make that switch but it'...Hmmmm... Fine I'll make that switch but it's all on you T!!Ali Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-65606742722068945182014-06-07T06:29:50.930-07:002014-06-07T06:29:50.930-07:00Gonna play World Cup fantasy as well as fantasy fo...Gonna play World Cup fantasy as well as fantasy football in yahoo!. Then going to wait and play NASCAR's fantasy game, after that, I am playing fantasy basketball in yahoo! <br /><br />I would really love to play fantasy baseball but I don't know how it works. thehalfcourtheavehttp://www.thehalfcourtheave.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-49608029779672775102014-06-06T20:34:26.284-07:002014-06-06T20:34:26.284-07:00Thanks Daytona for the linkThanks Daytona for the linkTaong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-27632422682874590682014-06-06T19:36:59.774-07:002014-06-06T19:36:59.774-07:00ESPN has world cup bracket and world cup pickem. W...ESPN has world cup bracket and world cup pickem. World cup less than a week awayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-25494398113407057352014-06-06T17:39:03.826-07:002014-06-06T17:39:03.826-07:00The explanation seems to make sense. There were le...The explanation seems to make sense. There were legitimate questions about Parker's health, Ginobili's effectiveness vs. the Heat, Leonard's consistency, and, how long Splitter will get the minutes in this series. Personally, I would have gone with Tim Duncan and awaited the answer to all those questions in Game 1. If Parker proved ineffective, I would have used Splitter in Game 2. I'm considering Splitter early in this series and saving Ray Allen for Game 7. We'll see what happens in Game 2.Tangenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826659197813804563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-34456155982570234602014-06-06T17:04:20.533-07:002014-06-06T17:04:20.533-07:00Okay, thanks again Taong.
This site is also help...Okay, thanks again Taong. <br /><br />This site is also helpful (but they don't update as quick as Yahoo used to when Yahoo would post starting lineups at least 10 to 15 minutes prior to game times, which I liked immensely.<br /><br />http://www.rotowire.com/basketball/nba_lineups.htmDaytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-45394097502239756832014-06-06T16:57:27.242-07:002014-06-06T16:57:27.242-07:00People get hung up on stars vs non-stars. Bottom l...People get hung up on stars vs non-stars. Bottom line it is all about PRA points earned, no matter who you pick. The players I was looking at resulted in a net loss of -9 PRA if I would have picked Tony Parker (my initial pick), and I had a net gain of +1 PRA over picking Danny Green (if I still had him, he would have been my Game #1 pick). Picking Splitter wasn't the end of the world, and if someone doesn't get played, that isn't the end of the world either, especially if that player puts up less (Kawhi Leonard 11 PRA) than almost every other starter on that night.<br /><br />Read below for further explanation of why I picked Splitter over other players in Game #1. If it really matters to you that much. Doing what everyone else is doing, is never going to be something I strive to do. And I do play this far more cautiously than most people, I admit that. Not that the Finals really matter, as just about every starting player remaining will be picked eventually (as well as a few others).Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-35179374770422734332014-06-06T15:56:47.241-07:002014-06-06T15:56:47.241-07:00Lineup notes, but still very indicative of what...Lineup notes, but still very indicative of what's going to happen. Taong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-6187307996290407072014-06-06T15:52:09.098-07:002014-06-06T15:52:09.098-07:00Funny how ppl hound Gatorade about it in twtter, w...Funny how ppl hound Gatorade about it in twtter, when LBJ is sponsored by Powerade. Taong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-51888684012370773192014-06-06T14:56:37.750-07:002014-06-06T14:56:37.750-07:00Didn't know if or how long Tony Parker would s...Didn't know if or how long Tony Parker would still be healthy or available and/or if he would last the entire series. In the case of Splitter, getting him while he was actually starting, was something I did simply to make sure I wasn't stuck with less than 7 players, and forced to play Splitter when he was putting up single digit PRA coming off of the bench, as he did for much of the series vs. OKC, after the first game.<br /><br />Tony Parker was no sure thing to either play full minutes in his first game back, or even last the entire series vs. the Heat. Also another factor is Kawhi Leonard lately has been wildly inconsistent.Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-69278362844156186232014-06-06T14:50:51.477-07:002014-06-06T14:50:51.477-07:00you had 7 good/star players, 8 including ur tiago ...you had 7 good/star players, 8 including ur tiago splitter pick so why would you even pick splitter? that makes no sense since now even if it goes to 7 games you will miss out on one of your starsUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717009899776302336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-63844402407548313802014-06-06T13:32:16.876-07:002014-06-06T13:32:16.876-07:00I do various horse racing contests, the Covers pic...I do various horse racing contests, the Covers pick em contest for sports, ESPN games and Streak for the Cash (not good at that at all). As well as the Fox games, and a couple of the Nascar games/contests that still remain. Used to be a lot more available, but the free contests for sports are much harder to find now.<br /><br />If anyone knows of other free sports contests, feel free to list them. I am sure some of us would appreciate learning about other things that are available that we are not aware of.Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-3125051610564504862014-06-06T13:26:32.237-07:002014-06-06T13:26:32.237-07:00LeBron James was overcome by the Heat (no pun inte...LeBron James was overcome by the Heat (no pun intended) and as he limped off the court because of dehydration and cramps, so did the Heat's chances of winning Game #1. The Heat were actually holding their own on the road until their best player by far was eradicated from the game because of the hot steamy conditions on the court. Everyone else on both teams seemed fine, but this massively affected LeBron, and eventually this lead to the Heat loss. <br /><br />Got away with picking Tiago Splitter for 18 PRA after noticing he would actually be starting, and wanted to clear him off the board when he was actually starting. I got lucky as Splitter started to put up some points in the 3rd quarter, after he was pretty much camped at 8 PRA for a good deal of the game after a quick start.<br /><br />Was initially going to pick Tony Parker (27 PRA) but I had too many concerns about him getting reinjured or a possible blowout seeing him land on the bench for a vast period of time. However neither happened, so now I have Tony Parker ticketed for Game #2 in San Antonio, hoping to get a decent effort out of him when I pick him.<br /><br />It was very hard to make a bad pick in this game, if you avoided Kawhi Leonard (11 PRA) who was nonexistent for the most part, for much of the game. Even LeBron James despite all of his woes, still posted 34 PRA, which is average for him, but considering he could barely walk, those that picked him were quite fortunate getting that 34 PRA score. Could have been much worse though.Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-31811725302819354232014-06-06T13:06:29.085-07:002014-06-06T13:06:29.085-07:00Tangent,
I had all of those players you noted. I ...Tangent,<br /><br />I had all of those players you noted. I was initially going to pick Tony Parker, but then was concerned he would either not last the entire game after getting injured again, or get the hook in a Spurs blowout, being his first game back after injury.<br />I wasn't going to pick Splitter at all in this series, if he did not start. Since I saw him in the starting rotation, I thought it best to use him while he was starting, and see how well Tony Parker would play, or if he would last an entire game.<br /><br />I will most likely use Tony Paker now in Game #2, and I cleared Splitter off the board with 18 PRA. So not too bad for the most part. The best thing I did was not pick Kawhi Leonard. The only thing that you could really do wrong from Game #1. Tony Parker lasting the whole game was kind of a surprise, especially with how hot it was on the court.<br /><br />I won't use all of these picks though. Hoping to pick the best 6 or 7 though depending how long this goes.Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-73147943849969371602014-06-06T12:56:10.400-07:002014-06-06T12:56:10.400-07:00Thanks Taong! Do they list starting lineups somewh...Thanks Taong! Do they list starting lineups somewhere, or just post lineup notes (which is the only thing I saw at that site)? Maybe I am missing where to look for the actual starting lineups prior to game time?Daytonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-27553016239346722092014-06-06T07:25:15.455-07:002014-06-06T07:25:15.455-07:00This series is going to get interesting.......
......This series is going to get interesting.......<br />...<br />BTW, what will all you guys be playing in next?<br />@topknoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181272162707786255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-63094630732907501902014-06-06T04:33:38.542-07:002014-06-06T04:33:38.542-07:00I have same concern about Green. When Wade talked ...I have same concern about Green. When Wade talked about playing poor D in 4Q, I think he was talking about the perimeter shooters like Green.<br /><br />I'd get Manu over Kawhi on Game 2 though.<br /><br />Kawhi followed up a 9 with 15 then 16.<br /><br />Manu's two latest duds came on the road.Taong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-717678480997336792014-06-06T02:31:53.789-07:002014-06-06T02:31:53.789-07:00I decided to punt on Parker in G1 since Manu was a...I decided to punt on Parker in G1 since Manu was among the leading picks and was hoping to make up some ground. Happy with his 27 though obviously disappointed to see Manu top it. <br /><br />I'm a bit worried about Danny Green this series after watching last night. I figure the Heat saw how he burned them last year, and have a specific plan to stop him. For 3 Q's it worked, and so I really am unsure whether to stick with him for G2 or switch to Manu. <br /><br />Just feel that Green will have a better first half on Sunday than last night, and Manu can be relied upon more on the road. As such I'm switching to Kawhi for Game 2. He won't get into foul trouble again and usually follows up a dud with a good PRA outing.<br /><br />G1 - Parker 27<br />G2 - Kawhi 20+ (target)<br />G3 - Wade 30+<br />G4 - Manu 25+<br />G5 - Green 20+Ali Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-52052477762738435362014-06-05T23:54:33.844-07:002014-06-05T23:54:33.844-07:00Glad Texan Bosh worked out wellGlad Texan Bosh worked out wellTaong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-35664559916445611452014-06-05T23:53:13.913-07:002014-06-05T23:53:13.913-07:00tbt.blogs.nba.com
Usually an hour before tipofftbt.blogs.nba.com<br />Usually an hour before tipoffTaong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-7752451957103939672014-06-05T21:46:37.237-07:002014-06-05T21:46:37.237-07:00Fair enough. It's tough to get it too often. I...Fair enough. It's tough to get it too often. I should specify I'm not talking about duds when they happen, but getting average performances. Everybody has a right to pout about their duds (see my pick of Kawhi and Jackson last round. Ouch....). To me, expecting a lot out of guys like Splitter, Chalmers, etc. is just too much wishful thinking. But with all players the goal is always average or better. Expecting too much leads too often to disappointment, and not enjoying the playoffs and the DTTF experience as much as we should. It's a long game.Tangenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826659197813804563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-31972245571765277272014-06-05T21:45:33.700-07:002014-06-05T21:45:33.700-07:00I'm sure you were cringing on Green's 3qua...I'm sure you were cringing on Green's 3quarters. Then fistpumped on that last 2mims :)Taong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-62821256185066337612014-06-05T21:42:48.597-07:002014-06-05T21:42:48.597-07:00Pop: relaxed, "more kind"
Spo: hurried b...Pop: relaxed, "more kind"<br />Spo: hurried back to lockers<br />Media: pressing about aircon<br />Tim: smh after q about last yr<br />Thorn: no reason 2 stop game<br />Wade: brow tense. ends ok<br />Tony: ankle felt better n better<br />Manu: not pumped about 1-0, picknroll not for this series.Taong Gagambahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172021582832968662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-8902089818611168232014-06-05T21:39:48.585-07:002014-06-05T21:39:48.585-07:00I've got the same guys lined up in the same ga...I've got the same guys lined up in the same games. It's appears to be a really good order to pull it off.Tangenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09826659197813804563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794801666266415731.post-45560305211753975172014-06-05T21:36:17.401-07:002014-06-05T21:36:17.401-07:0032 from Ginobili is a great start, I'm probabl...32 from Ginobili is a great start, I'm probably going to switch Bosh and Green around, moving Chris to G2 and Danny to G5.aceee06https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961354981984051654noreply@blogger.com